For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,324 students in Forest, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Forest, MS are Scott Central Attendance Center and Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Forest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Forest, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Forest, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Central Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Old Jackson Road
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-4883
Grades: PK-12
| 871 students
Rank: #22.
Forest High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Scott Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
521 Cleveland Street
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-2913
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forest, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Forest, MS include Scott Central Attendance Center and Forest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forest?
3 public high schools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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